May need cerclage...

I had a leep procedure years ago (about 4.5) due to an abnormal pap. I've read some horror stories regarding miscarriage and bleeding due to a weakened cervix but they seem to have more to do with unknown problems rather than this type of procedure. I'm 7 weeks (most likely, my first appointment is Dec 12). Does anyone have experience with this? Will it just completely depend on how much of my cervix was removed or will I be stitched for sure? I've read that after the stitch is in, no sex for the rest of the pregnancy...true?This is my first, obviously, so everything in unknown. Thanks!

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I had a leep procedure and was placed on bedrest. I believe it was too late for me to get a cerclage when I went into pre-term labor. But I delivered successfully. 6 weeks bedrest-no sex allowed. This time the doctor will likely give me a cerclage. I believe it depends on what your cervix is measuring.

I would imagine it would depend on the outcome of your LEEP. I was suppose to have a cerclage this pregnancy because I lost my first due to preterm labor but I was recently informed that they do not perform cerclages with a twin pregnancy. So I feel that my only sense of security has been taken away from me. However I have read that bedrest and maybe progesterone shots go well with supporting a pregnancy with a weak cervix.

I had a cerclage at 23 weeks with my twins. They decided to do it because of the measurement. Great before 18 weeks, At 22 weeks it was " concerning", retested at 23 weeks and emergent cerclage. My appt is on 12/12 too. I'm curious to know how aggressively they'll monitor this again.